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The NY Metro Chapter is an active participant in many task forces that address critical planning issues affecting the quality of life in the New York metropolitan area. The Chapter also issues position papers for public dissemination to give a "voice" to the planning community in the region. Some of these position papers can be accessed through the links below.
NY Metro Chapter's Energy Position Papers
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the two energy-related position statements of the NY Metro Chapter.
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan Post 9/11
- APA Plays a Prominent Role in Plans for Rebuilding
APA's New York Metro Chapter played a prominent role in both civic and professional efforts in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and is continuing to provide its planning experience and technical expertise to ongoing rebuilding initiatives in New York City and the region. Read more about our efforts.
"In response to the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation's release of the Draft Scope for the World Trade Center Memorial and Redevelopment Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement, Metro Chapter presented testimony at a public scoping session. New York New Visions [pdf] and The Civic Alliance [pdf] also delivered testimony."
- Metro Chapter Expresses Concerns About Proposed Memorial Designs
Read the full press release. Also read the New York New Visions response.
- WTC Survivors' Staircase
Final Mitigation Plan released by LMDC on October 31, 2007. Click here for more details.
NY Metro's letter to Governor Spitzer
We invite chapter members to read the NY Metro's letter to Governor Spitzer outlining issue recommendations.
APA Policy on the Future of Cortland Street.
Letter to Port Authority on APA's recommended policy for the future use of Cortland Street in Lower Manhattan. Read letter (pdf/17k).
Supreme Court Eminent Domain Decision Debated at November 30, 2005 Forum
Summary of Discussion [.pdf]
APA Position Paper on Eminent Domain [.pdf]
APA NY Metro Chapter Testimony on Greenpoint-Williamsburg Rezoning
Read the full testimony [pdf].
APA Hudson Yards Position Paper
APA offers its perspectives on the fragmentation of the public review process in which the zoning plan is subject to the City's review, while key elements, like the proposed stadium and the expanded convention center, remain outside such review. APA also cautions that the City's reliance on scenarios for the building of millions of square feet for financing the plan may be overly optimistic. Read more (pdf/230k). |
